How To Fix FDM_COLLECTION021 - RFC error during determination of mapping information in system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_COLLECTION - SAP Collections Management

• Message number: 021

• Message text: RFC error during determination of mapping information in system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_COLLECTION021 - RFC error during determination of mapping information in system &1 ?

  The SAP error message FDM_COLLECTION021 typically indicates an issue with the Remote Function Call (RFC) during the determination of mapping information in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, particularly when dealing with financial data management or integration scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  RFC Connection Issues: The error may arise due to problems with the RFC connection between the systems. This could be due to network issues, incorrect configuration, or the target system being down.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account executing the RFC call may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data or execute the function module.
  Mapping Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the mapping configuration itself, such as missing or incorrect entries in the mapping tables.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to failures during the mapping determination process.
  System Configuration: Incorrect settings in the system configuration related to the financial data management or integration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RFC Connection:
  
  Verify the RFC connection settings in transaction SM59. Ensure that the connection is correctly configured and that the target system is reachable.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the authorizations of the user or service account executing the RFC call. Ensure that it has the necessary permissions to access the required data and execute the relevant function modules.
  
  
  
  Validate Mapping Configuration:
  
  Review the mapping configuration in the system. Ensure that all necessary mappings are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries.
  Check for any recent changes in the mapping configuration that might have led to this error.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Inspect the data being processed for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all required fields are populated and that the data adheres to the expected formats.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) and RFC traces (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific function module or process you are working with. There may be known issues or additional troubleshooting steps provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after performing the above checks, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any relevant logs and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SLG1: Application Log
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to Financial Data Management and integration scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the FDM_COLLECTION021 error.